08-19-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 19, 1996 0 — ( 98 - 42163 Larry and Sharon Gehl - Continued) The applicants reported that their neighbors were in favor of the proposal. Larry Gehl said the roof line was to be at a slight angle. He noted that a leaking roof was the initiative behind the project, and they are attempting to gain more light into the house by dropping the roof line. The same footprint will be used as the existing porch. Gehl said the neighbor to his right will gain a better view as a result of the improvement. With the trees on the property, views are limited. Stoddard said when the views are limited, the average lakeshore setback is a mute issue. Sharon Gehl said the proposal would result in a better utilization of their space. She would like to see the deck remain for egress into the house. Gehl said she was willing to remove the plastic, as she has already removed about half of it around the house. Gehl also noted that the sidewalk from the lakeshore halfway up to the house was removed. Gehl said it was not their intent to add to hardcover. Hawn moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve Application #2163 with the condition that the remainder of the plastic be removed. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 1, Peterson, who noted the project was good but it was a matter of principle regarding the average lakeshore setback. Gehl was advised to speak with John Gerhardson after inquiring about standing water in • the fire lane adjacent to his property. ( #9) #2164 DOUGLAS J. OLSON, 2601 WEST LAFAYETTE ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 9:14 -9:26 P.M. • The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was represented by Architect, Bill Michels. Gaffron reported that the proposal was for hardcover variances for two sides in the 0 -75' setback, the 75 -250' hardcover, lakeshore setback, and average lakeshore setback for an addition to the existing house. The addition is mostly located away from the lakeshore side of the house. The roof pitch would be changed to a 12:12. A minor room addition in the center part of the house would add another story and be much higher than that which exists today. A portion of the roof pitch change is located in the 0 -75' setback. The entire house is located within the average lakeshore setback due to its location on a point. There is considerable vegetation between this house and the next house to the west. The hardcover in the 0 -75' setback exists at 9.1 % and will not change. The change is the redefinition of the roof. The hardcover exists at 31% in the 75 -250' zone. The applicant proposes removals in the driveway resulting in an island effect and a reduction of 217 s.f. to 30.25 %. Structural coverage would increase from 7.7% to 8.0 %. 16